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Do You Qualify for Financial Aid?

There are two types of financial aid: gift-aid and self-help aid. Students may be
awarded a financial aid package including a combination of these. Gift-aid includes
grants and scholarships that do not have to be repaid or earned. Self-help aid includes
loans that must be repaid and work-study funds, which must be earned.

Students Who Are Not Eligible:

International students who are in the country temporarily

Other categories of non-immigrant students

Students on Limited or Special Status

Graduate students with no degree objective (An exception is available for students
admitted on Limited Status who are required to take prerequisite coursework prior
to full admission into the Graduate Division. If you fall into this category, please
submit documentation from the Graduate Admissions Office confirming that you are taking
prerequisite coursework for graduate admission.)

Students who take classes through University Extension only

Undergraduate students who have been enrolled for the equivalent of 18 quarters or
longer

Students studying for a second baccalaureate degree are eligible for one or two years
(depending on the terms of their admission) of limited funding from loan programs
only.

Students who do not meet the eligibility criteria above may qualify for alternative
loan programs and some scholarships.

The information you provide on the FAFSA is used to determine your financial aid eligibility.
If your family has experienced a significant loss in income you may be eligible to
request a re-evaluation of your financial aid eligibility. You must have submitted
a FAFSA in order to request a re-evaluation of your eligibility. To request a re-evaluation
of your financial aid eligibility, carefully follow the instructions and complete
the Parent Change of Income form (dependent students) or the Student Change of Income form (independent students). If your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is 0, please contact
the Financial Aid Office before completing this form.

You must submit your application by March 2, 2014, to avoid becoming ineligible for
most awards, including Cal Grant and UCR financial aid. The federal student aid deadline
of June 30, 2015, (or the last day of UCR's academic year) on the FAFSA on the Web, is the final deadline for federal financial aid only. UCR accepts financial aid
applications year-round; however, funding for late applicants is very limited and
may include loan funds only. Therefore, it is crucial that you meet the March 2, 2014, filing deadline. If you have not filed 2013 federal income tax forms, you should estimate your income
so that you can meet this March 3 deadline. When you later receive your Student Aid
Report from the Federal Processor, you may update and correct any estimated information.

UCR must have your correct and completed application information by your last day of enrollment in the 2014-15 school year
in order for you to qualify for federal financial aid. If you anticipate being enrolled
for only one or two quarters during 2014-15, please submit your application four to
six weeks prior to the end of your last quarter of attendance.

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